Best Blake Reed Evans Podcasts (2025)

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Guiding newbie styists with Lisa Giles 30:16

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If you're a newbie or baby stylist or a salon owner looking to grow and retain new stylists, this episode is for you. Guest Lisa Giles is a digital creator and educator who specialiizes in working with stylists brand new to the industry, or as she likes to call them "guppies." She runs the education and mentoring platform Straight Out of Cosmo, whe…

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Show #627 - Jo Shimoda, Mikkel Haarup, Phil Nicoletti with Lewis Phillips In-Studio 5:19:38

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Phil comes on to talk about the eve of his Canadian MX debut for 2025 and give his thoughts on the racing from Pala. Mikkel Haarup is a nice surprise addition to the Trump racing squad for the 2025 outdoors and had himself a nice ride at Pala, he joins us to discuss how the ride came about and what he expects of himself in this series. Jo Shimoda i…

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Styling Hair for TV and Film with Kauilani Goodwyn 29:28

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Fashion, commercials, wig-making, on set: there’s a whole world of work out there beyond the salon. But in show business, success rarely comes overnight. Kauilani Goodwyn is a Mizani artist and educator, and co-founder of the Texpert Collective and the Global Artistry council. After working with hair for over sixteen years, she’s recently become a …

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Show #626 - Justin Brayton, Larry Brooks, Zach Osborne, Phil Nicoletti with Michael Antonovich In-Studio 5:17:44

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Justin Brayton is on to talk the Supercross finale and generally his role in keeping the broadcast classy during Raceday Live. Phil Nicoletti is on in his standard role and weighs in on the RJ move in SLC. Zach Osborne joins us to talk about his new deal with Beta as brand ambassador. Larry Brooks hasn't been on in a LONG time and it's great to get…

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Low-tox salon with Sophia James 28:01

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Do you have clients who are sensitive to the chemicals used in salon products? Do you want to make your salon more sustainable and reduce waste? It can be daunting to know where to start when it comes to vetting products that claim to be "cleaner," or moving on from tried and true favorites. That's where Sophia James can help. Sophia James is an in…

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Show #625 - Jordon Smith, Jess Pettis, Kellen Brauer, Marshall Weltin, Phil Nicoletti with Wes Williams and Brent Stallo In-Studio 5:14:11

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Denver SX has passed and we have the always fast Jordon Smith on the line to talk about his eventful race. Phil Nicoletti is on to talk about the PulpMX Privateer Race as well as racing the Canadian Nationals this summer. Jess Pettis is a super fast Canadian who will be going head to head with Phil this summer and we of course. get into the 2025 Pu…

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Cut out overwhelm and boost profit with Phorest's Siobhan McCaffrey 30:58

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Guest Siobhan McCaffrey is Strategic Partnership Development Manager at salon tech powerhouse Phorest. A former salon owner, Siobhan understands all the classic salon pain points AND the latest tech innovations to help keep your salon running on schedule and in the black. Even if you know Phorest, you might be surprised at all their software can do…

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Show #624 - Cooper Webb with Alex Martin, Jeremy Martin, Phil Nicoletti In-Studio 5:03:05

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When you have Phil Nicoletti, Alex Martin and Jeremy Martin all in studio, the only guy you need on the horn is Cooper Webb of course and we got him. It's a real family feel PulpMX Show and don't you worry if it's a little dysfunctional! Great show!

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I See You: Healing from trauma and abuse with Jennifer J. Boutwell 30:20

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Jennifer J. Boutwell is the owner of Salon Sanity in Gretna, Louisiana, and a Summit consultant, trainer, and shareholder. A few years ago, the end of her third marriage and the sudden death of her sister forced Jennifer to shift her focus from her successful career to confronting trauma and abuse that began in childhood. Throughout the last three …

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Show #623 - Dean Wilson, Dylan Ferrandis, with Daniel Blair, Randy Richardson and Dob Wobbs In-Studio 5:22:11

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Dylan Ferrandis got himself a 5th in East Rutherford so he's on to talk about that as well as the rough road he's been down for the last couple years but he's still looking forward. Dean Wilson , errr Grandpa Earl is on to talk about how the Factory Honda fill-in came about and what it feels like being back on the good stuff again. Filthy is on to …

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Getting a college degree as a hair stylist with Sherilynn Smart 29:02

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If you are a listener to this podcast, it’s very likely that you went to cosmetology school. It’s also likely that those classes never added up to a degree. Right now, that is changing. L’Oreal has teamed up with Arizona’s Mesa Community College and Arizona State University to create The Lead Institute, a program where cosmetology school graduates …

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Show #622 - Joey Savatgy, Wil Hahn, Darren Lawrence, Phil Nicoletti with Kellen Brauer In-Studio 5:09:07

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Joey Savatgy has had himself an eventful last couple weeks and he is on to talk about some of the craziness, struggles and the bright spots that he can draw from moving forward. Dad to two of the fastest siblings in history, Darren "Dazzy" Lawrence comes on to talk about his boys and his role in their career that continues as they reach even higher…

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Show #621 - Aaron Plessinger, Cullin Park, Justin Rodbell, Phil Nicoletti with Keefer and Blake Savage In-Studio 5:16:08

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Aaron Plessinger secured his second 450SX win of his career in an absolutely dreadful Foxboro race which saw some of the craziest action we've seen in a Supercross ever. He's on to talk about being a mud specialist and the win. Cullin Park finished the 250 race in 2nd place at Foxboro! What a ride for the fully likable privateer and a great story. …

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When clients cancel ft. Schedulicity's Missy Megginson 30:08

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As stylists, we want to be there for our clients, while also setting professional boundaries around our time. Online booking saves time and takes some of the emotion out of setting up hair appointments. But today's guest says combining tech with a human touch makes for the best customer experience, and makes business sense too. Guest Missy Megginso…

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Show #620- Ryan Villopoto, Nick Wey, Vince Wey, Cameron McAdoo, Mitch Payton, Bones Bacon, Kris & Aden Keefer, Adam Cianciarulo LIVE from Pro Circuit 4:20:06

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An incredible one-off Live PulpMX Show from Pro Circuit Headquarters in front of a Live audience! We have Mitch Payton, Kris Keefer, Bones, RV, AC, Mcadoo, Nick Wey and son Vincent, Mike Ulrich from Yamaha even… Really, what more could you imagine for a truly legendary show?! It’s story time from Pro Circuit as well as discussing Pro Circuit’s icon…

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Live PulpMX Show from Seattle 2025 2:06:17

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Another great Live show from Seattle with special guests Lewis Phillips, Lars Lindstrom and the CREW!!

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Meet the Willy Wonka of pro hair products, Bil Neal 30:12

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For Bil Neal, being a salon sales consultant isn't about pushing product. It's about building relationships and growing small businesses. Bil Neal is a salon business partner (SBC) with SalonCentric, a division of L'Oréal USA, working with Summit salons and other salon companies in southern Ohio. Want to try out a new product without commiting? Cal…

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Show #619 - Chase Sexton, Benny Bloss, Rasmus Jorgensen with Lewis Phillips and Adam Wheeler In-Studio 5:45:17

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Birmingham 450 Triple Crown winner, Chase Sexton comes on to talk about finally getting back on the top step after a few round of struggles. Phil Nicoletti comes on with Chase to discuss the improved starts and other current events including the news that he is now Team Kawasaki for the Canadian Nationals. Benny Bloss is on to talk his best Triple …

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Travel stylist and thriving with Trish Vereze 30:54

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Trish Vereze is a powerhouse. A specialist in color correction, she regularly travels between Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Honolulu to do hair. And just five years into her career in the industry, Trish recently bought her first condo. In this episode, Trish and Blake discuss: How she got started as a travel stylist Her work ethic Why she's only had …

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Bring recognition (and incentive) to your front desk team ft. Rose Coitrone 30:55

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The front desk team is essential to the success of any salon company. And yet customer service and retention are pain points for many salon companies. "No one should feel like they're 'just' a front desk person," says Summit salon coach and front desk trainer Rose Coitrone. And if trained, respected and incentivized appropriately, the front desk ca…

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Show #618 - Justin Cooper, Seth Hammaker with Jeff Emig and Phil Nicoletti In-Studio 4:45:27

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Justin Cooper locked in his best 450 finish ever in SX at Indy and he is on to talk about his growth in 2025 and what he's doing to continue to improve. Seth Hammaker has had a few years of injury and struggles since winning his first race 4 years ago but he came back in a big way at the first East West Showdown in Indy. Seth is a very down to eart…

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Wake up to a growth mindset with Heather Bagby 30:36

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Have you ever felt like that next level jump is never going to happen, or you'll lose your clientele if you start charging everyone full price -- even though the stylist in the chair next to you has achieved these goals? You might be stuck in what business pros call a fixed mindset. Summit VP Heather Bagby is back to help you recognize a fixed mind…

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Show #617 - Ken Roczen, RJ Hampshire, Tim Ferry, Adam Enticknap with JT In-Studio 5:03:03

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Ken Roczen finally did the Daytona deal in his 11th effort and we have him on to talk about reaching that incredible milestone. What a season it is turning out to be for the fan-favorite on yellow. RJ Hampshire took a big step toward righting his season with the WIN in Daytona. He joins us to talk about winning his home town race and how big that i…

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Mental health and salon culture with Hayley Jepson 30:24

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Hayley Jepson (@the.resilient.hairdresser on Instagram) has an amazing story. A top-earning colorist, she left the hair industry over a decade ago due to burnout, thinking she'd never come back. Hayley became a school counselor and a psychotherapist. Eventually, the knowledge she gained in that process brought her back to her first love -- hairdres…

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Show #616 - Justin Hill, Coty Schock, Ryan Villopoto, Phil Nicoletti with Weege In-Studio 4:49:32

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Phil Nicoletti is on in his standard role dropping off bombs and scooping the straight talk like only PHILLIP can. Coty Schock is an incredible story this series and he secured his first SX podium ever this week in Arlington and it was the 2nd step, not the 3rd! City is still improving and he's on to talk about his unlikely rise out of the state of…

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You have influence over your influence with Stephanie Russell-Jacobs 30:59

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Stephanie Russell-Jacobs is a former hairstylist turned psychological safety facilitator and coach. This is Stephanie's third time on SUMM IT UP, and this episode we're focusing on leadership. Stephanie says just about anyone can be a leader, whether they know it or not, and that leadership is more about intention than power. In this insightful con…

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Show #615 - Cooper Webb, Levi Kitchen, Phil Nicoletti with Gary Brough, Gregg Albertson and Kris Keefer In-Studio 5:04:41

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Cooper Webb stalked Kenny in Detroit and again made the pass late in the race. Coop comes on to talk about being tied for the points lead and his mindset moving on to Dallas. Levi Kitchen got the win in Detroit under some wild circumstances but hey that's racing. He's on to talk about the bittersweet win. Phil is on bringing his usual levity to the…

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Becoming the boss with LaShawnda Hall 30:12

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LaShawnda Hall's salon journey began in an unconventional way. As a retail manager in a chain clothing store, she befriended a customer -- a hair stylist from across the mall. She became a regular guest of that stylist, Summit's own Jen Culverhouse. Years later, when Jen opened her own salon company, Jen invited LaShawnda to manage a boutique. Fast…

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Show #614 - Malcolm Stewart, Max Anstie, Adam Cianciarulo, Phil Nicoletti, Lars Windstorm with Lewis Phillips In-Studio 5:20:50

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There was a seismic shift in the series in Tampa with Malcolm Stewart winning his first 450SX ever in dominatingfashion. He comes on to talk about getting that money off his back and how cool it was to feel the support of friends, family and industry. Max Anstie cashed in on all that pre-season "flying at the test track" talk as he beat everyone el…

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Hair Has No Gender with Jamie DiGrazia 30:40

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Jamie DiGrazia (she/they) is the owner of Logan Parlor Hair Salon and Barber Shop in Chicago, and a Level 6 cosmetologist and barber. DiGrazia is the founder of Hair Has No Gender, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusive, gender-free, and gender-affirming practices within the hair world. In this heartfelt episode, DiGrazi…

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Show #613 - Cooper Webb, Ricky Carmichael, Jordon Smith with Sam Jones, Phil Nicoletti and Trevor Reis In-Studio 5:14:07

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Cooper Webb is finding his groove and found himself with a hole shot in race 1 of the Triple Crown in Glendale. He's on to talk all about that unfamiliar spot and how he thought of the Glendale track. Ricky Carmichael and Sam Jones teamed up to produce RC's biopic which is coming out. They are on to talk about the making of it and some of the best …

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Grow your clientele on social (without being creepy) ft. Kim Light Pearson 30:43

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Hair stylists are in the business of people. You know how to take care of a guest when they're in your chair -- but how do you get people into your chair to begin with, and get them to keep coming back? In a post-2020 world where just about everyone does great hair, people skills are more important than ever. Our guest is Kim Light Pearson, Marketi…

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What is a day in the life of a content creator like? How do you balance your responsibilities as a creator with your work as a stylist behind the chair? And what does it take to amass a significant following on social media in the hair salon industry? Our guest this episode is Alejandro Lopez, an incredibly talented stylist based in Orlando, Florid…